A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6656598 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 48535899 epoch_slot_no: 411099 block_no: 6656421 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 53437 time: 2021-12-21 15:56:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9740b2697deae3fd77e62272aac92fc9ca83f0a6bc01a2131a865ffd3f03df59Block Operator
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